Zig Zag

Late afternoon at Sloss Furnaces. 

Details

As the Pizitz Building undergoes its renovation, there remain some lovely details of this 93 year old building remain. These columns with their remarkable detail are reminders of days gone by when this was a bustling department store. 

Off With the Old

By October,  the mezzanine of the Pizitz Department Store will be transformed into office space. Meanwhile, I"m still enjoying the grunge while I can!

My First Drone

Someone is watching. 

My friend Jim used his new "toy" to photograph the Mercedes Marathon outside of our church last month. Very cool, but a bit evil looking, I think.

Start The Adventure in Reading

Oh many of you have learned about STAIR Birmingham from reading my blog these many years. Yesterday I made two STAIR site visits, Oliver Elementary and Avondale United Methodist Church, for photos. When I walked into the big hall at Avondale, from across the room I heard, "Hey Ms. Jones!".  Considering I've been retired over 7 years, I was thrilled she recognized me.  I taught her brother in third grade and he's a junior at Homewood High now, and she is a STAIR tutor. Filled my heart!

This student's tutor told me she is making terrific progress in her second language. I know how hard learning a new language is and so proud of this sweet girl.

Ghost Eyes?

Or just a temporary construction door at the Pizitz Building?

Tiny Fingers and Toes

Fun photo shoot today. Paul's tiny toes and fingers.

Tulip Time

The Chinese Tulip Trees are glorious right now and just had to share. Our weather is glorious as well.  Winter, you never really came to Birmingham this year and now Spring, is stealing the show.

VOTE AMERICA!!!

Fallen Beauty

I love flowers after their prime. I especially loved the raindrops on this fallen camellia at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 

Meet the Family

I had a reader request for more lamb photos Vickers' Historical Farm in Union Point GA,  so today, meet the family. There were more in the next stall. Excuse the little guy on the left, he wasn't quite finished with his lunch! The Mommas were keeping an eye on me.

I will be in the Atlanta/Greensboro area on May 6th for a full day photography workshop to include a field trip to Vickers' Farm in Union Point. If you are interested in more information, please contact me at virginia@virginiajonesphotography.com

Birmingham Through My Lens On the Road - BAAAAA

Last week I took a lovely trip to Greensboro Ga to speak. While there, my good friend Corey took me on a fabulous shoot in Union Point at Vickers Historical Farm. Oh my goodness. I had a great time,  but the barn with 12 little lambs was my favorite. I'll share many, get ready.

BTW, I will be returning to Greensboro, May 6th for a full day photography workshop. If you are interested in more information, please email me at virginia@virginiajonesphotography.com!

On Top of the World!

Well maybe not the world, but the top of the Pizitz Building currently undergoing a grand renovationin downtown Birmingham. Our friend Joe, from Brasfield & Gorrie, was patiently waiting for me to take my photos from the rooftop so he could whisk us back down on the construction elevator. He's sitting in what will soon be the rooftop swimming pool for the apartment residents. Stay tuned. I'm going back with Bayer Properties' Tom Walker for some more photos today!

Early Bloomers

T

he Star Magnolias were bursting open at Aldridge Gardens today. I think it might be a bit early, but we really haven't had any prolonged cold weather at all here in Birmingham this winter. I love these floppy petaled blooms back lit by the afternoon sun.

Real Men Wear.....

all kinds of fun during the Mercedes Marathon!